Craft Room Additions

I've been putting the finishing touches on my craft, sewing, relaxation room! This was painted for me by my Granddaughter Tara, when she was 12. I love this picture, and am so awed by her talent.
On the top of my shelves, I put my baskets, so handy for carrying crafts. The brown one in the back belonged to Ken's aunt, and is over 100 years old. A little worse for wear, at least it's up out of harms way.
I set up my book shelves, and added my favorite things. "The Boy With A Drum" was the first book I bought for my son, and is 33 years old already! It was his favorite, along with "Pokey Little Puppy".

The book "Succulent Wild Woman" is a hoot! Filled with so much great advice for women, and written in her own handwriting. It's a great read, and one to reference often.
I need to set up my sacred space somewhere else, but for right now it's on my shelf, 3rd from the bottom. The Adirondack chairs are Christmas presents for my sister and brother-in-law, they need to pick them up or I'm keeping them! They were made by Ken. so that's my room so far, and where I can be found most of the time. I love the privacy, peace, and total relaxation I feel when in here.

March Forth!

No not a typo, a command! March 4th is the only date of the year that instructs us to do something! Two years ago, my sister Wendy had a March Forth party. Since the instruction is March, she chose a foot theme for this. We all had to wear crazy socks, for which there was a prize for the best, all the food had foot theme names, and we had the best time! We really wanted her to do this again this year, but she declined. So next year Wendy, you need to do it again!

So since there is no party to celebrate, I will "march" to the beat of my own drum! I'll step a little livelier, exercise a little more, and have foot long subs for dinner, loaded with extra veggies! How about you? What does the command to March Forth say to you!?

Current Projects

I was finally able to finish one of my give aways for OWOH after a problem replacing one of the fabrics. Tomorrow it's on it's way to Monique in Montana. I received the pictures, and embellishments to create the memory wall quilt for Liisa in Sweden, I ordered a fabric for it that should have been here by now, hope it gets here soon! In the mean time, I'm quilting a baby blanket, and starting the quilt tutorial from Bumblebee Bags! I'm trying to get as much done before my trip to Iowa, I'm lovin' my craft room!

Thanks Cathy!!!

Cathy, Tolens Treasures, sent me this great plaque today! I was so thrilled to see one of her creations in my mailbox. I love her primtive designs, visit her site and see what she does with her amazing talents! Thanks Cathy!!

How to Burn a Pot Roast in an Hour

Step 1:
Brown seasoned roast in dutch oven. Add 2 quartered onions, 1 lb. carrots, 3 halved potatoes, skin on. Mmmmm. Smells so yummy!
Step 2:
Preheat oven to 350. Meanwhile, add 1 cup water to roast, bring to boil then reduce to simmer while oven heats.
Step 3:
To burn, go into your sewing room, and pick up a project, while waiting for roast to come to a boil. Be sure to close the door behind you, (Vital to the success of this recipe!) so that the smell of dinner cooking doesn't soak in to your fabrics. Get lost in your project.

Step 4:
Open the door to your sewing room 1 hr. later, and breath in the smoke that has accumulated in the kitchen from the now charred roast that you didn't turn down to simmer while the oven heated. Turn over the carrots, now a glazed black, the roast, and the potatoes, also the same color. Search for the onions that have now disintegrated into the bottom of your burnt dutch oven. If you have a hungry husband, may I suggest ear plugs at this point.
Step 5:
Throw out dinner, and order a pizza.

Iowa!

I'm going on vacation to Iowa!! My son and his family come here for spring break, and I'm going back with them on March 23 for 2 weeks! While on their break my dil is having a minor surgery, and must stay here til her final dr. appt. My grandaughters have to be back for school, so I'm going to go help while she is here. I can't wait, 2 weeks of alone quality time with my son, Tara and Kyley! I wish Jennie would be there too, but hey, she's going to be able to have more grandbabies for me soon so I'll be just fine with it!! They live an hour outside Des Moines, so it's Amish village and junk shopping for me! Plus, tons of time to spend with my family! Yeah!!

AMERICA! A Song and a Movement for All!

I came across this site and would love to share it with you!
http://www.bornagainamerican.org/
This is such a wonderful organization, and the song is beautiful. It's a recommitment to America, to our values, and our need to hold our government accountable to us. Give this song a listen!!! Outstanding!